What we do
The Global Employee Onboarding (GEO) function within Talent Acquisition is responsible for the operational execution of onboarding activities for new hires and internal transfers across State Street.
Talent Acquisition Recruitment Coordinator (GEO / Onboarding Specialist) – Associate 1 supports the end‑to‑end onboarding lifecycle by completing administrative, system, and compliance‑related onboarding tasks to ensure new hires are fully onboarded, contractually compliant, and operational from day one across supported EMEA locations.
What will you be responsible for
- Execute onboarding activities for new hires and internal transfers in line with defined GEO onboarding procedures and service level agreements
- Manage assigned onboarding tasks in MyWorkday, ensuring all required data and documentation is complete, accurate, and validated prior to processing
- Initiate, track, and monitor background screening checks for new hires through approved vendors; review results and escalate exceptions in line with policy and controls
- Complete onboarding system administration to ensure new hires are provisioned and operational on day one
- Review employment contracts prior to signature for completeness and accuracy; manage contract issuance and distribution in accordance with GEO standards
- Validate that all mandatory new hire documentation is received, correctly completed, and stored in line with audit and compliance requirements
- Track visa and immigration documentation through approved third‑party providers where applicable and ensure required information is available for onboarding completion
- Maintain regular communication with recruiters and hiring managers regarding onboarding status, start date changes, and outstanding actions
- Support onboarding‑related administrative projects, process updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure onboarding transactions are processed within agreed timelines and with a high level of accuracy
- Maintain working knowledge of HR policies, onboarding standards, and country‑specific requirements relevant to assigned locations
- Respond to onboarding‑related queries from candidates, employees, recruiters, and hiring managers in a timely and professional manner
- Perform Business‑as‑Usual (BAU) control activities, including checks, validations, and reporting, in line with GEO control frameworks
- Prepare and distribute standard onboarding and operational reports within defined guidelines